IndyCar: Toronto’s Devlin DeFrancesco says ‘I can hardly wait.’
Devlin DeFrancesco of Toronto — who makes his U.S. home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — weighed one pound at birth and his eyes were fused shut. He was so small … Read More
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F1: Andretti says not having full control of the team killed Sauber deal
In today’s IndyCar media conference to ask questions about Devlin Defrancesco becoming a full-time IndyCar driver, (see transcript below) Michael Andretti was asked about the failed Sauber deal. “I’d just … Read More
IndyCar: Devlin Defrancesco Confirmed To Pilot Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport’s No. 29 Honda
Graduating from the Road to Indy ladder, Devlin DeFrancesco has been confirmed to pilot Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport’s No. 29 Honda for the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. The Italian-Canadian driver … Read More
Rumor: Hulkenberg linked with IndyCar switch (No!) (4th Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Nico Hulkenberg will NOT be coming to IndyCar. In a post on Twitter on Thursday, Hulkenberg announced that he would not be moving … Read More
F1: 2022 F1 tires will be more like Firestone IndyCar tires
The first thing any F1 driver says once they have raced an IndyCar, is how well the Firestone tires hang on, giving the driver the ability to push near 100% … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar Detroit GP to move off of Belle Isle (4th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today with the announcement below: Here is a screenshot of the proposed track layout from a presentation by Bud Denker of the Grand Prix … Read More
2022 IMS Event Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for marquee events in 2022 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – including the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the Brickyard Weekend tripleheader – are on sale now … Read More
IndyCar: Indy Lights drivers Kirkwood, Malukas, And Lundqvist Test At IMS
Three young drivers who dominated the Indy Lights Series last season are getting more reps in an Indy car this week with hopes of impressing some IndyCar team owners. Kyle … Read More
IndyCar: Sky Sports secures IndyCar rights in key European territories until 2024 season (Update)
This extended deal exposes many European F1 fans to IndyCar, which is a good thing. But what about the rest of the world that IndyCar is missing? Manufacturers sell cars … Read More
IndyCar: Testing of 2023 engines to start in March with no 3rd manufacturer
IndyCar has failed yet again to land a third engine manufacturer. Always a day late and a dollar short, IndyCar is switching to hybrid engines when the automotive industry is … Read More
F1: Netflix ‘Drive to Survive’ have made the drivers movie stars
While IndyCar has been asleep at the wheel, slow to recognize the tremendous impact that the Netflix Drive to Survive series has on Formula 1, IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward was … Read More
IndyCar: Lundqvist to test Andretti IndyCar Friday
Andretti Autosport will test Indy Lights rivals Kyle Kirkwood and Linus Lundqvist this Friday on the IMS Road Course. The two will share driving duties in the #26 Andretti car. … Read More
F1: Popularity of F1 has far surpassed IndyCar in the USA (Update)
Correction: We were terribly mistaken about the average price of an F1 3-day ticket at COTA. The lowest cost seats started at $390 each and went up to $1,000 a … Read More
Updated IndyCar and F1 2022 Silly Season Tables (Update)
Last Updated October 27, 2021 2022 IndyCar Silly Season Page Team Engine No. Driver Primary Sponsor Rating Comments AJ Foyt Racing Chevy 4 Dalton Kellett K-Line Strong 14 Sebastien Bourdais … Read More
IndyCar: Hulkenberg struggled with IndyCar ‘monster’
(GMM) Nico Hulkenberg admits he may need to hit the gym before launching a race career in IndyCar. The 34-year-old German lost his full-time Formula 1 seat at Renault at … Read More
IndyCar: Monday Barber Test Times and Photos
Five drivers tested IndyCars at Barber Motorsports Park, Monday – Indy Lights runner-up David Malukas, former champion and Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, Indy Lights driver Devlin DeFrancesco, 2021 Indy … Read More
IndyCar: Will future IndyCars not need a driver?
This week this modified Indy Lights car went around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 130 mph. That’s pretty cool with nobody being behind the wheel. Roger Penske owns IndyCar and IMS … Read More
IndyCar: Zak Brown says Hulkenberg high on their list
Ex-Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg is “towards the top of the list” of candidates for an IndyCar drive with Arrow McLaren SP in a potential third-car in 2023, according to … Read More
F1: Verstappen says ‘no’ to IndyCar’s oval racing
(GMM) Max Verstappen has counted himself out of a potential future in IndyCar. In Austin, the paddock is abuzz with speculation US racing giant Michael Andretti and his top IndyCar … Read More
IndyCar: The FIA ranks IndyCar lower than F2
A Formula 2 driver earns more points toward a F1 superlicense than an IndyCar driver. IndyCar driver Colton Herta does not have enough Superlicense points to race in F1. The … Read More
F1: Logan Sargeant dumps IndyCar plans for F1
He was slated to test with the AJ Foyt IndyCar team on Monday at Barber, but Logan Sargeant saw the light. Williams Racing announced today in Austin that Logan Sargeant … Read More
Boston GP continues to give IndyCar a black eye (Update)
The former chief financial officer of the failed IndyCar Boston Grand Prix pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Boston in connection to schemes to defraud equipment and small business … Read More
IndyCar: Ladder series to be sanctioned by USAC, not IndyCar
Andersen Promotions today announced a new agreement with the United States Auto Club (USAC Racing) to become the sanctioning body for the three racing series owned and operated by the … Read More
IndyCar missing out on world’s best drivers because it races on ovals
Over the years, IndyCar has lost out on attracting the world’s best drivers because they refuse to race on dangerous ovals, most of which have near empty grandstands, the Indy … Read More
IndyCar: Lundgaard says IndyCar is ‘pure racing’, like F1 used to be
Christian Lundgaard said in today’s IndyCar media conference (see below) that he saw the opportunity to do “pure racing” in IndyCar after signing to drive for Rahal Letterman Lanigan once … Read More